“Wake Up Alone” is an electro-pop ballad from the debut studio album by The Chainsmokers. Lyrically the track tells the story of a famous person, who desires a lover that will love them for their personality and not for the perks of being famous. It talks about the superficial and materialistic nature of many Hollywood relationships.
The song features plush vocals by R&B singer Jhene Aiko and it marks the first collaboration between the DJ Duo and Aiko.
Lyrics of Wake Up Alone
Now I got cars, now I got clothes, now I got money
Now I got crowds screamin' my name sayin' they love me
You got real close, say I'm not alone, you understand me
But late at night, when I close my eyes, the quiet scares me
Will you still care in the morning?
When the magic's gone, gone, oh?
And will you be there in the morning?
Do you stay when it all goes?
Or will I wake up alone?
Wake up alone
Wake up alone
I don't need cars, I don't need clothes, forget that money (forget that money)
'Cause if I go home all on my own, it ain't worth nothing
Will you still care in the morning (when the magic's all gone?)
When the magic's gone, gone, oh?
And will you be there in the morning?
Do you stay when it all goes?
Or will I wake up alone?
Wake up alone
Wake up alone
Wake up alone
Wake up alone
Will you still care in the morning?
When the magic's gone, gone, oh?
And will you be there in the morning?
Do you stay when it all goes?
Or will I wake up alone?
Wake up alone
Wake up alone, yeah
Wake up alone
Or will I wake up alone?